Convert barleycorn to famn
Please provide values below to convert barleycorn [barleycorn] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to barleycorn.
How to Convert Barleycorn to Famn
1 barleycorn = 0.00475299403077756 famn
Example: convert 15 barleycorn to famn:
15 barleycorn = 15 × 0.00475299403077756 famn = 0.0712949104616635 famn
Barleycorn to Famn Conversion Table
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Barleycorn
A barleycorn is an old English unit of length, equal to one-third of an inch.
History/Origin
The barleycorn was a unit of measurement in medieval England, and was originally based on the length of a grain of barley. It was a fundamental unit from which other units were derived.
Current Use
The barleycorn is an obsolete unit of measurement, but it is still the basis for shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.